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How far is Chicago, IL, from Sheridan, WY?

The distance between Sheridan (Sheridan County Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers / 849 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sheridan (SHR) to Chicago (ORD) is 1138 miles / 1831 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 28 minutes.

Sheridan County Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Sheridan to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sheridan to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.328 miles
  • 1572.856 kilometers
  • 849.274 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 974.829 miles
  • 1568.835 kilometers
  • 847.103 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Sheridan to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Sheridan County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Sheridan to Chicago generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sheridan to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sheridan County Airport (SHR) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin Sheridan County Airport
City: Sheridan, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHR
ICAO Code: KSHR
Coordinates: 44°46′9″N, 106°58′48″W
Destination Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W